Glass Knife Making Supplies

Glass Knife Making Pliers

These pliers are specially designed with its jaws ground to a special shape for ease of preparation when making glass knives.

62190-01

Glass Knife Making Pliers

each

180.00

Glass Knife Scoring Jig

These set of jigs assist in the production of making glass knives by hand. T-square jig: when the edge of this jig is placed against the edge of the glass knife strip the  subsequent score will be 26 mm or 1" long. After breaking , the square of the glass can be scored at a 45 degree angle by using the other jig. 

62192-02

Glass Knife Scoring Jig

each

78.00

Diamond Glass Cutter

Metal parts are made from nickel-plated brass, set into a maple handle. The rack can be used to crack single or double strength glass.

70038

Diamond Glass Cutter

each

$95.00

Glass Knife Strips

Ultramicrotomy and Histology Glass Strips

Specially selected glass strips for making glass knives. Its hardness produces a durable and sharp edge suitable for thick, semi thin, or ultrathin sections.

* Ultramicrotomy Grade:

71012	Size 6.4mmx25mmx400mm	30 strips/pk	130.00
71013	Size 8mmx25mmx400mm	24 strips/pk	112.00
71014	Size 10mmx25mmx400mm	18 strips/pk	130.00
71015	Size 12mmx50mmx100mm	16strips/pk	130.00

* Histology Grade:

71016	Size 6.4mmx25mmx400mm	30 strips/pk	87.00
71017	Size 8mmx25mmx400mm	24 strips/pk	102.00
71018	Size 10mmx25mmx400mm	18 strips/pk	100.00

EMS Diamond Knife Wash

This new concept of washing the Diamond knives using magnetic stirring action (with special stirring bar) gives you a fast, clean and safe method to remove particles that are left on the knives edge after sectioning.

Since most of the EM labs already have stirring plates, the Diamond Knife Wash has been designed for use with your existing unit, saving you the need to purchase an extra one. It is universal and can be used for all type and brands of Diamond Knives, including the Diatome Histo Knife.

Warning: Never use on a hot plate. If used on a combination Stirrer/Hot Plate, make sure the heat is off.

70605

Diamond Knife Wash

each

80.00

Dental Wax Sheets

We supply two types of dental wax sheets. Pink wax: a hard and thick wax sheet that is ideal for mincing and cutting tissues. Red wax: a softer, thinner wax that is useful in making glass knife trufs, as well as mincing tissues, staining procedures, and sealing trufs.

Approximately 31 to 35 sheets per pound.

72660	Pink Wax	1lb/bx	18.00
72670	Pink Wax	5lb/bx	81.00
72674	Red Wax	1lb/bx	18.00
72675	Red Wax	5lb/bx	81.00

Technical Tip

Dental Wax to Make Trufs

Hot Pen - Wax Pen; A Tool for Separating Sections

Powered by AA batteries. This pen helps to flatten and separate tissue sections and reduces compression in thin sections.

Available in two models: Wax Pen 1 is powered by one AA battery; Wax Pen 2 is powered by two AA batteries.

72678	Wax Pen 1	each	26.00
72679	Wax Pen 2	each	28.00
72679-RT	Replacement Tip	each	5.75
72679-03	Replacement Tips	set of 3	15.00

Portable Heat Pen; Soldering Iron

This portable heat pen is able to heat up to 700ºC and automatically recharges every time it is placed back into its recharging stand. It will last approximately 40 minutes on a full charge. Tip length 1". It is useful for the sealing of wax onto glass knife boats and small soldering jobs around the lab. The set includes the heat pen and recharging stand.

72677-10	Portable Heat Pen Set	each	66.00
72677-50	Replacement Fine Tip	each	8.00
72677-51	Replacement Heavy Tip	each	8.00

Nail Polish; Clear

Used for sealing the boats made from tape to the glass knives.

72180

Nail Polish

½oz

2.50

Absorbent Paper Points

Machine rolled paper with a tapered end which offers good water absorbency, and assists you in the removal of surplus water from the knife boat, on the block face, and from the grids.

Available in two assortment sizes: (the bigger the number the larger the point.)

71011-01	Paper Points, Selection 1: Contains 200 assorted points sizes 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40.	200/bx	14.25
71011-02	Paper Points, Selection 2: contains 200 assorted points sizes 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, and 80.	200/bx	14.25

Glass Knife Boats

These disposable plastic boats which easily attach to the triangular glass knife making a trough. To use: Simply slip the boat on the glass knife back and seal with either hot melted wax or nail polish.

Available in three sizes: To fit 6.4mm, 8.0mm and 10.0mm triangular glass knives.

71007	6.4 mm Glass Knife Boat	50/pk	10.25
71008	6.4 mm Glass Knife Boat	100/pk	20.00
71008-10	10.0 mm Glass Knife Boat	100/pk	42.00

Glass Knife Boat: Quick Boat

These boats are made from aluminum and are anodized black. They come complete with a set screw on one side. The area where the glass knife will be attached, is cut to fit to the width of the knife and is cushioned by silicone rubber to ensure a tight seal and no leakage.

71009-60	Quick Boat, for 6.0mm Knife	each	90.00
71009-64	Quick Boat, for 6.4mm Knife	each	90.00
71009-80	Quick Boat for 8.0mm Knife	each	90.00
71009-10	Quick Boat for 10.0 mm Knife	each	90.00

Hair Curl

Made from human hair; good for removing sections, and cleaning the diamond knife.

71180

Hair Curl

each

5.00

Glass Knife Box

Has a soft silicone base, anti-slip pads underneath, and a clear plastic, hinged dust cover for storing glass knives. Holds 10 6.4mm glass knives.

Measures: 6 1/8"(L) x 2 9/32"(W) x 1½(H) (115mm x 58mm x 37mm).

For more ultramicrotomy tools,

please see Ultramicrotomy Aid Tools

Flat Emery Sticks

Emery paper which is glued to a wooden handle. 11" long x ¾"wide (279x19.1mm). Very useful for filing excess resin of sample block tips. Grit size ranges from number 4/0 (finest) to 3 (coarsest).

Catalog No.	Grit	Pack	Price
62119-04	4/0	dozen	15.50
62119-03	3/0	dozen	15.50
62119-02	2/0	dozen	15.50
62119-01	1/0	dozen	15.50
62119-10	1	dozen	15.50
62119-20	2	dozen	15.50
62119-30	3	dozen	15.50
62119-40	4	dozen	15.50

Filing/ Polishing Stick and Strips

A plastic handle, 10½" (267 mm) long, holds strips of emery paper or cloth 11"x1" (279x25.4mm). Strips are easily replaced. Comes complete with 2 strips/set (grit 120 and 240).

62118-02	Filing/ Polishing Stick and Strips	set	20.00
62118-12	Emery Refills in 12 Assorted Grids	set	10.00

Emery Paper

Please see listing in Tweezers, Micro-Tools, and Gadgets.

Silver Tape

Silver coated polyester tape, ³/8" width, 72 yards long, 3" core; good for making glass knife boats.

77700	Silver Tape	each	17.50
77701	Silver Tape 1/2 " x 72 yds	each	22.00

For Color Tapes,

Please see the listing in the Photography Section.

Duster Products; Dust-Off

Please see the complete listing of Environmentally Safe Dust-Off Products.

Print Trimmer

Trimmers and Cutters

Laboratory Gloves